Shohei Ohtani's Unconventional Contract: $680M Deferred
Shohei Ohtani has signed a historic 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, with $680 million of the deal being deferred. Ohtani's decision to defer the majority of his earnings was motivated by helping the Dodgers sign other players and made easier by his lucrative off-the-field endorsements. The deferred money will be paid to Ohtani between 2034 and 2043. The Dodgers' competitive balance tax payroll will be approximately $46 million per season, putting their combined cost of Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts towards the payroll at around $100 million annually. The Angels bid farewell to Ohtani, acknowledging his generational talent and contributions to the franchise.
